The Pet Effect
Did you know that cat owners are 40% less likely to die of a heart attack than those without a cat?
Learn more about The Pet Effect here.
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The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a leader in advancing the science that demonstrates the positive roles that pets and other animals play in the integrated health of individuals, families and communities. Not only do we fund research, but we also make sure that published results are widely disseminated to help educate and inform as many people as possible.
Learn about the latest in human-animal bond science and research by signing up for our Weekly Newsletter.
If you would like additional information about HABRI or need a human-animal bond scientific expert, please contact:
Hayley Maynard or Logan Trautman, hayley@inspireprgroup.com, logan@inspireprgroup.com
Recent Press Releases
March 14, 2023
Federal Grant Applications Now Open: $3.3MM Now Available to Support Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
January 17, 2023
New Research to Use Brain Imaging to Measure Human-Dog Interaction
January 5, 2023
New Study to Measure Stress and Predict Success in Guide Dogs
November 29, 2022
New Research to Examine the Healing Influence of Pets for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
November 1, 2022
New Research to Study Impact of a Service Dog Training Program for Children with Autism and their Families
October 12, 2022
New Research to Support Unhoused Youth with Pets
September 26, 2022
Pet Care Community Pays Tribute to Rep. Kurt Schrader for Championing the Human-Animal Bond in Congress
September 22, 2022
Pet Night Brings the Power of Pets to Capitol Hill
September 13, 2022
Independence Pet Group Joins with HABRI to Champion the Human-Animal Bond
August 23, 2022
ANNOUNCING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS
August 15, 2022
Royal Canin and HABRI Partner to Highlight the Importance of Cat Urinary Health and the Human-Animal Bond
June 13, 2022
New Results Highlight Feasibility of Text Message Intervention to Encourage Dog-Facilitated Physical Activity
June 8, 2022
New National Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards Program Launched to Recognize Pet-Friendly Products and Programs
May 11, 2022
Federal Grant Applications Now Open: $3MM Now Available to Support Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
March 29, 2022
Newly Published Study Shows Young Children with Pet Dogs Benefit from Greater Physical Activity and Reduced Screen Time
March 16, 2022
PAWS Act Coalition Lauds Full Congressional Funding for Grant Program to Aid Survivors of Domestic Violence and their Pets
January 16, 2022
New Research Confirms the Strong Bond Between People and Pets is a Global Phenomenon, 95% Worldwide Say Pets Are Family
December 6, 2021
New Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations
November 29, 2021
New Study to Investigate Impact of Pets on Recovery of the Gut Microbiome Following Antibiotic Regimen in Older Adults
November 17, 2021
New Study to Investigate Impact of Pet Ownership in Relationships with Intimate Partner Violence
November 9, 2021
New Study to Investigate the Impact of Pets on the Mental Health of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
November 1, 2021
New Research to Investigate Impact of Pets on Social Functioning in Children with ADHD
October 22, 2021
Virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill Brings People Together in Celebration of the Human-Animal Bond
October 6, 2021
New Publications Highlight Impact of Companion Animals on Loneliness During the Pandemic
September 13, 2021
New Research Results Indicate Adopted Shelter Cats May Acclimate Well into Families of Children with Autism without Experiencing Significant Stress
August 27, 2021
HABRI Salutes Passage of the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act
August 16, 2021
Pet Giving Network Portal Now Open, Enabling Pet Care Companies to Help Pets with Coordinated Disaster Relief
July 22, 2021
Virtual Lecture on First-of-its-Kind Research Exploring the Influence of Pet Ownership on the Gut Microbiome
June 2, 2021
Partnership Highlights Veterinarian Role in Strengthening the Human-Companion Animal Bond
May 6, 2021
Federal Grant Applications Now Open: Funding to Support Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
April 28, 2021
New Research Looks at Impact of Service Dogs on Medication Regimens for Veterans with PTSD
April 23, 2021
Virtual Lecture for Autism Awareness Month: New Research Supporting Shelter Cat Adoption for Children with Autism and their Families
March 18, 2021
Virtual Lecture Spotlights New Research on the Health and Developmental Benefits of Companion Animals for Young Children
February 9, 2021
PAWS Act Coalition Celebrates Increased Congressional Funding for Grant Program to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
February 1, 2021
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Shareable Infographic: The Top Benefits of Pet Ownership for Healthy Hearts
January 21, 2021
HABRI Hosts Virtual Lecture on the Impact of a Shelter Cat Fostering Program on the Mental Health of Older Adults Living Alone
January 6, 2021
New Research to Help Shelters Better Place Cats in Loving Homes
December 21, 2020
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Grants to Address Important Areas of Scientific Research
December 14, 2020
New Research to Investigate Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease
December 9, 2020
New Research Shows Cats Help Children with Autism
December 7, 2020
New Research to Study Impact of Therapy Dogs on Easing Child Anxiety in the Emergency Room
November 23, 2020
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Shareable Infographic: 5 Ways the Human-Animal Bond is Improving Lives During the Pandemic
November 18, 2020
Nationwide’s Chief Pet Officer Joins HABRI Board of Trustees
November 16, 2020
New Research to Study Impacts of Animal-Assisted Interventions for Youth in Residential Treatment Program
November 11, 2020
Veterans Day Virtual Lecture: Efficacy of Service Dogs for Veterans Living with Post-traumatic Stress
October 29, 2020
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Shareable Infographic: Top 5 Health Benefits of Cat Ownership
October 19, 2020
New Research to Study Impacts of Pet Ownership on Healthy Aging in Healthcare and Social Service Settings
September 30, 2020
School of Public Health Researchers Awarded Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Grant
September 23, 2020
Regency Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
September 14, 2020
Virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill Celebrates Pets during Pandemic
August 24, 2020
Pet Week on Capitol Hill Goes Virtual
July 6, 2020
Newly Published Study Shows Young Children with Pet Dogs Fare Better Than Those Without
May 14, 2020
New Survey Shows Cat Owners with Cat Allergen Sensitivities Go to Extraordinary Lengths to Manage Cat Allergens
April 16, 2020
Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act Funding Now Available: Aid for Survivors of Domestic Violence and their Pets Arrives at Critical Time
March 23, 2020
Feeling stressed? Pets help people cope during isolation
March 4, 2020
Nationwide Becomes Human-Animal Bond Certified Company
February 20, 2020
New Report on Addressing the Loneliness Crisis through the Power of Pets
January 28, 2020
Easing Restrictions on Pets in Rental Housing Could Help 8.75 Million Pets Find Homes Over Time
January 15, 2020
PAWS Act Coalition Hails Passage of Appropriations Bill as Key Milestone in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets
November 13, 2019
New Research to Study Impact of Therapy Dog-Assisted Forensic Interviews with Children
November 4, 2019
Dave’s Pet Food Supports HABRI
October 28, 2019
New Research to Inform Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy
September 25, 2019
New Research to Study Relationship between Pet Ownership and Youth Development in a Nationally-Representative Dataset
September 18, 2019
New Research to Explore Effects of Service Dogs on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers
August 28, 2019
Publication of Largest-Ever Study on Pets in the Classroom Indicates Positive Impact on Academic and Social Behavior
June 17, 2019
Turn Your Office Into A ‘Woofice’
March 14, 2019
Therapy Dogs Improve Social Behaviors in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Youth with Autism
January 17, 2019
Amazon Sponsors the Human Animal Bond Research Institute
January 16, 2019
New Research Studies to Dig Deeper into the Health Benefits of Companion Animals for Vulnerable Populations
December 21, 2018
Coalition Hails Passage of Legislation as Key Milestone in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets
December 7, 2018
Pet Partners Commits $100K to Support Therapy Animal Research
December 6, 2018
whiskerDocs Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
October 9, 2018
Embrace Pet Insurance Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
July 23, 2018
New Coalition to Support Legislation Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
April 18, 2018
Treat Planet Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
February 8, 2018
Study Shows Service Dogs are Associated with Lower PTSD Symptoms Among War Veterans
January 16, 2018
HABRI Named Among the Best Animal Therapy Non-Profits of 2017
January 2, 2018
New Research Says Therapy Dogs Are OK!
December 6, 2017
With Announcement of 2017 Research Grants, Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Hits $2 Million Level for Research Support
October 16, 2017
New Scientific Results: Asking Patients About Pets Enhances Patient Communication and Care
October 2, 2017
New Research to Investigate the Effect of Shelter Cat Adoption on Stress and Anxiety in Children with Autism
October 2, 2017
DC Stands for Dogs and Cats!
September 19, 2017
New Research to Study Impact of Therapy Dogs On Stress and Academic Performance in Children with Autism
May 30, 2017
IDEXX Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
March 1, 2017
Pet Food Institute Supports Human-Animal Bond Research
December 12, 2016
New Study to Examine Social, Behavioral and Academic Effects of Pets in the Classroom
November 28, 2016
New Study to Explore the Connection Between Human and Pet Health
November 14, 2016
Email Reminder + Dog = Increased Physical Activity
October 25, 2016
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Awards Grant for New Study to Examine Therapy Dog Impact on Pediatric Echocardiograms
October 13, 2016
New Research to Study Whether Therapy Dogs Can Lower Dose of Sedation in Children Undergoing Surgery
September 8, 2016
Survey Shows Health Benefits of Pets Linked to Improved Veterinary Care
February 25, 2016
PetSmart Joins HABRI Board of Trustees
January 18, 2016
Pet Partners and HABRI Join Forces to Promote Human-Animal Bond
December 14, 2015
Pet Ownership Saves $11.7 Billion in Health Care Costs
September 28, 2015
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Announces 2015 Research Grants
September 21, 2015
New Study of Animal Assisted Interventions in Trauma Treatment Finds Reduced Depression, Anxiety and Post-traumatic Stress
September 9, 2015
New Study to Examine Benefits of Pets for Older Americans
August 19, 2015
Will Reading to Rabbits Improve Student Skills?
August 4, 2015
New Study to Examine Wellness Effects of Animals on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 28, 2015
When Doctors Ask About Pets, Good Things Happen
February 6, 2015
American Veterinary Distributors Association Supports Human-Animal Bond Research and Education
October 27, 2014
New Survey Reveals 97% of Doctors Believe There Are Health Benefits to Owning a Pet
August 7, 2014
HABRI Awards Grant to Green Chimneys
